Simply stunning!
The very fact I’ve not reported back on the early 1973 Yamaha RD350 for a while could be taken any number of ways.
It’s nothing bad. In fact I’ve done little else but ride it. Obviously the editor of this august organ has to juggle many articles so this latest episode was written some time ago. Either way I’ve not fallen out of love with the bike.
Even after the inevitable winter lay-ups, once the battery is given a quick boost this grand old dame fires up ready for another season of geriatric mayhem. The Power Dynamo alternator coupled to the Zeeltronic black box collectively delivers big, fat, juicy sparks and since swapping to Shell V-Power (other premium grade fuels are available) I don’t even bother emptying the carbs or tank – happy days.
Following the installation of fork emulators allied to the upgraded shocks, the RD350 has handled so much better than it did originally. The ride may be just a fraction too firm at town speeds
